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Crab vs. Sesame — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Crab and Sesame

  • Crab has more Vitamin B12, however, Sesame has more Copper, Iron, Manganese, Calcium, Magnesium, Vitamin B1, Phosphorus, Vitamin B6, and Fiber.
  • Daily need coverage for Copper from Sesame is 363% higher.

Food types used in this article are Crustaceans, crab, blue, canned and Seeds, sesame seeds, whole, dried.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Crab
1
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9
Sesame
Contains more Selenium +24.7%
Contains more Calcium +971.4%
Contains more Iron +2810%
Contains more Magnesium +875%
Contains more Phosphorus +168.8%
Contains more Potassium +80.7%
Contains less Sodium -98%
Contains more Zinc +103.4%
Contains more Copper +401.5%
Contains more Manganese +3224.3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 28% 19% 26% 101% 23% 74% 104% 272% 10% 234%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 293% 546% 251% 270% 42% 2% 212% 1361% 321% 188%
Contains more Selenium +24.7%
Contains more Calcium +971.4%
Contains more Iron +2810%
Contains more Magnesium +875%
Contains more Phosphorus +168.8%
Contains more Potassium +80.7%
Contains less Sodium -98%
Contains more Zinc +103.4%
Contains more Copper +401.5%
Contains more Manganese +3224.3%

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Crab
5
:
6
Sesame
Contains more Vitamin E +636%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1894%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +350%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +3339.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +165.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +64.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +406.4%
Contains more Folate +90.2%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 37% 0% 11% 6% 22% 52% 60% 36% 39% 417% 1%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 5% 0% 0% 198% 57% 85% 3% 183% 73% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin E +636%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1894%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +350%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +3339.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +165.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +64.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +406.4%
Contains more Folate +90.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Crab
2
:
3
Sesame
Contains more Water +1599.1%
Contains more Fats +6612.2%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +163.9%
Equal in Protein - 17.73
18% 80% 2%
Protein: 17.88 g
Fats: 0.74 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 79.69 g
Other: 1.69 g
18% 50% 23% 5% 4%
Protein: 17.73 g
Fats: 49.67 g
Carbs: 23.45 g
Water: 4.69 g
Other: 4.46 g
Contains more Water +1599.1%
Contains more Fats +6612.2%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +163.9%
Equal in Protein - 17.73

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Crab
1
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2
Sesame
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +14441.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +8339.1%
34% 22% 44%
Saturated Fat: 0.201 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.129 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.258 g
15% 40% 46%
Saturated Fat: 6.957 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 18.759 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 21.773 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +14441.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +8339.1%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Crab Sesame
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Crab Sesame Opinion
Net carbs 0g 11.65g Sesame
Protein 17.88g 17.73g Crab
Fats 0.74g 49.67g Sesame
Carbs 0g 23.45g Sesame
Calories 83kcal 573kcal Sesame
Sugar 0g 0.3g Crab
Fiber 0g 11.8g Sesame
Calcium 91mg 975mg Sesame
Iron 0.5mg 14.55mg Sesame
Magnesium 36mg 351mg Sesame
Phosphorus 234mg 629mg Sesame
Potassium 259mg 468mg Sesame
Sodium 563mg 11mg Sesame
Zinc 3.81mg 7.75mg Sesame
Copper 0.814mg 4.082mg Sesame
Manganese 0.074mg 2.46mg Sesame
Selenium 42.9µg 34.4µg Crab
Vitamin A 2IU 9IU Sesame
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 0µg Crab
Vitamin E 1.84mg 0.25mg Crab
Vitamin C 3.3mg 0mg Crab
Vitamin B1 0.023mg 0.791mg Sesame
Vitamin B2 0.093mg 0.247mg Sesame
Vitamin B3 2.747mg 4.515mg Sesame
Vitamin B5 0.997mg 0.05mg Crab
Vitamin B6 0.156mg 0.79mg Sesame
Folate 51µg 97µg Sesame
Vitamin B12 3.33µg 0µg Crab
Vitamin K 0.3µg 0µg Crab
Tryptophan 0.226mg 0.388mg Sesame
Threonine 0.727mg 0.736mg Sesame
Isoleucine 0.776mg 0.763mg Crab
Leucine 1.307mg 1.358mg Sesame
Lysine 1.386mg 0.569mg Crab
Methionine 0.452mg 0.586mg Sesame
Phenylalanine 0.708mg 0.94mg Sesame
Valine 0.806mg 0.99mg Sesame
Histidine 0.393mg 0.522mg Sesame
Cholesterol 97mg 0mg Sesame
Trans Fat 0.014g Sesame
Saturated Fat 0.201g 6.957g Crab
Omega-3 - DHA 0.067g 0g Crab
Omega-3 - EPA 0.101g 0g Crab
Omega-3 - DPA 0.009g 0g Crab
Monounsaturated Fat 0.129g 18.759g Sesame
Polyunsaturated fat 0.258g 21.773g Sesame
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g Crab

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Crab Sesame
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
Crab
50%
Sesame
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
89%
Crab
348%
Sesame

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Sesame
Sesame contains less Sodium (difference - 552mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sesame
Sesame is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 97mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Sesame
Sesame is cheaper (difference - $8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sesame
Sesame is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Crab
Crab is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.3g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Crab
Crab is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.756g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Crab
Crab is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Crab - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171966/nutrients
  2. Sesame - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170150/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.